| 释义 |
pon·der /ˈpɒndə(r)/ vt. | vi. | n.
I ❶ vt.
1. 思索，考虑
ponder a vexing problem 思索一个恼人的问题
He wanted to ponder the next move (或 what to do next) quietly. 他想静静地想一想下一步怎么办。
2. 衡量，估量
ponder one's chances of success 估量自己成功的可能性
3. 回想，反思
ponder the events of history 回顾种种历史事件
❷ vi.
沉思，默想；仔细考虑 (on,upon,over)
He pondered (for) a moment before replying. 他沉思了一会儿才回答。
She pondered bitterly upon the meaning of life. 她苦苦地思索生活的意义。
We can ponder over the ways and means before the construction work starts. 我们可以在建筑工程开工之前详细考虑各种筹款集资措施。
II n.
沉思，默想；考虑
have a bit of a ponder 稍想了一会儿
[< OFr ponderer to weigh, balance < L ponderāre to weigh, consider < pondus weight; 与 pound¹ 有关] |